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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.54, 1,596.70 and 993.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.54, 1,596.70 and 993.62 is: 1,368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.54 : 1,596.70 = 993.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.54/1,596.70 = 993.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.54x = 1,596.70 × 993.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.54x = 1,586,513.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,513.05/1,159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.23

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